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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 41, No. 2, Spring 2007

  College of the Holy Cross

  Treasures of the Cantor
  Since its dedication in 1983, the College’s Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery has become a center of cultural life on campus. Under the direction of curator Roger Hankins—and with a recent $1 million challenge grant from the Cantor Foundation—the gallery is poised to enter a new era.
  By Laura Porter
  Photographed by Michael Carroll

  The Keeper of the Books
  After a distinguished career as an acclaimed Voltaire scholar and the president of Hunter College, Paul LeClerc ’63 took the reins of the New York Public Library in 1993. Today, the NYPL is one of the most used libraries on the planet. And LeClerc has plans for steering this cultural landmark into the future.
  By James Dempsey
  Photographed by Patrick O’Connor

  Mount Manresa: Retreat to the spirit of the Cross
  A reflection
  By Kate Barry ’89

  Flashback: Timothy Leary ’42
  A new crop of biographies and a possible feature film have brought the 1960s icon renewed attention. But it was at Holy Cross that Tim Leary first learned to “drop out.”
  By James Dempsey

  The Little Team That Could
  It has been 60 years since the magical season when the Holy Cross basketball team captured the NCAA championship. In 1947, as the basketball reporter for the College’s student newspaper, The Tomahawk, Lou Buttell witnessed that legendary victory “up close and personal.” Six decades later, he recalls the road to glory.
  By Lou Buttell ’48

  Where does God fit in?
  “At this point scientists universally accept evolution as a fact central to understanding the characteristics of all living organisms.”
  By Thomas Lee ’59

  The Profile: Michael E. Daniels ’76
  By Michael Reardon

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  • News From The Hill
  • Faculty & Staff
  • The Power of One
  • Alumni News
  • Book Notes
  • Athletics
  • In Memoriam

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 41, No. 1, Winter 2007

  College of the Holy Cross

  Faith and Science: A Forum
  Recently, the editors of Holy Cross Magazine invited a group from the campus community to discuss the question, “What are the tensions and the harmonies inherent in a life given to both science and faith?” Read the transcription of this thoughtful and provocative discussion and join in the conversation.
  Photographs by Rob Carlin

  Investing in Discovery
  This spring, construction crews will break ground on the most ambitious building project the College has ever undertaken. Learn about the state-of-the-art complex that will spearhead a new direction for science education on Mount St. James.
  By Laura Porter

  The Honorary Classmates
  By John Cantwell ’05

  Kicking-off a New Era
  With college soccer on the rise, Coach Elvis Comrie and his footballers are ready for a breakaway.
  By John Gearan ’65

  Why the Jews?
  A Reflection on three weeks at Yad Vashem
  By William M. Shea, director of the Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture

  The Profile: James J. Collins Jr. ’87
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 4, Fall 2006

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Gift of Wine
  In a historic event coordinated by Sotheby’s, the famed international auction house, Park B. Smith ’54 is selling part of his prestigious wine collection — and the proceeds of the sale will benefit alma mater.
  By James Dempsey
  Photographs by Ken Schles

  Prior Proper Planning
  Last spring, the Holy Cross Board of Trustees approved a new Five-Year Strategic Plan. The culmination of two years of institution-wide discussion, the plan reflects a thorough assessment of the College’s immediate and future needs and its goals for meeting the most urgent of them. “It was time to set new directions,” says Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J., president of Holy Cross.
  By Laura Porter
  Illustrations by Michael Witte

  Whatever happened to...Rev. George L. O’Brien ’54?
  By Marcy Vandale ’87

  A Passion You Can’t Teach: Torey Thomas ’07
  By John Gearan ’65

  A Month on The Hill
  By Timothy Austin, Dean of the College

  The Profile: Mark G. Holowesko ’82
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 3, Summer 2006

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Cartoon World of Leo Cullum ’63
  Joining the illustrious ranks of Thurber, Adams and Feiffer, Leo Cullum ’63 has become one of the premier cartoonists at The New Yorker. Find out how this former globetrotting pilot traded in the jet for the canvas and, in the process, created a unique and hilarious world that gently skewers our own.
  By James Dempsey

  Abdi’s Dream
  Abdi Lidonde came to Mount St. James from Kenya over 20 years ago. Today, this campus icon is a man with a mission. Education, argues Abdi, is the best answer to a host of societal ills. Inspired by the Holy Cross model, he is determined to build a school that will transform lives. Read about his dream to bring hope to his homeland.
  By Laura Porter

  Women of Holy Cross: Married to graduates, they have become honorary alumnae themselves
  By Maura Fredey ’94, Maureen Moran ’89 and Marcy Vandale ’87

  The Miracle in North Dakota
  Scoring a historic upset in the NCAA Western Regionals, Holy Cross hockey comes of age.
  By John Gearan ’65

  The Mantra was Magis
  The 2006 valedictory address
  By Timothy O’Brien ’06

  The Profile: Donna M. Winn ’76
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 2, Spring 2006

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Teams of Summer
  In a popular program that is helping to map the future of the undergraduate experience, professors and students are working together during the summer months on cutting-edge research projects.
  By Michael Reardon
  Photography by Michael Carroll

  Pillars of Success
  Five years ago, The Nativity School of Worcester launched with a bold vision and a committed staff. Today, as its first graduating class prepares to enter high school, Nativity Worcester is changing individual lives and building a transformative community.
  By Laura Porter
  Photography by Patrick O’Connor

  Here, There and Everywhere
  Regional clubs offer alumni a variety of experiences
  By Maura Fredey ’94 and Janine Clifford-Murphy ’79

  The New Breed
  Some argue it’s the hottest college sport in the country. But can lacrosse catch fire on Mount St. James?
  By John Gearan ’65

  Give Another Hoya!
  Football Hall of Famer Rob McGovern ’89 thought the action of his glory days was over. Then came Sept. 11, Afghanistan and Iraq.
  By John Gearan ’65

  A Valedictory Essay
  As he departs Holy Cross to assume the presidency of Union College, Stephen C. Ainlay, dean of the College and vice president for academic affairs, reflects on his time on The Hill.
  By Stephen C. Ainlay

  The Profile: Maggie Wilderotter ’77
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 40, No. 1, Winter 2006

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Myths and Legends of Holy Cross
  Folklorists agree that college campuses are ideal breeding grounds for urban legends and a quick inventory of Holy Cross myths confirms that assessment. The exorcism in the spire. The Jeanne Dixon prophecy. The horse on the roof of Kimball Hall. In this issue, HCM digs into these and other curious stories that perennially bloom on Mount St. James.
  By James Dempsey
  Illustrations by Tim Gabor

  Hurricane Katrina: In Their Own Words
  On August 26, Hurricane Katrina devastated the city of New Orleans. HCM asked three local alumni to describe the impact of the storm on their lives and the region. Here are their stories, in their own words.
  Interviews by Kathleen S. Carr ’96

  Born with a Basketball in His Hands
  Kevin Hamilton ’06 exhibits passion, talent and dedication on and off the court.
  By John Gearan ’65

  Give Another Hoya!
  Recently inducted into the PGA’s Golf Professional Hall of Fame, Paul Harney ’52 reflects on a life rich with family and friends.
  By John Gearan ’65

  Facing Evil, Sustaining Hope
  A Story of How One Book Came to Be Written
  By Predrag Cicovacki, associate professor of philosophy

  The Profile: Brendan J. Cassin ’55
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 3, Fall 2005

  College of the Holy Cross

  Business 101: Bringing the Boardroom into the Classroom
  The College’s newly created “Arthur A. Ciocca Executive in Residence Program” gives Holy Cross students an intimate look into the world of business and industry and brings an impressive roster of alumni-executives to campus.
  By Michael Reardon

  Journeys for the Mind, Heart and Soul
  Last April, 23 travelers departed for Italy on the inaugural trip of the College’s new Alumni Travel/Study Program. Their journey to explore the history, culture and spiritual dimensions of Tuscany set the stage for an exciting new chapter in alumni education.
  By Maria Healey

  Alumna finds that children help “redesign” her life
  Mary Pat Radeka ’87 is award-winning decorator
  By Maureen Moran ’89

  Varsity Club Announces Yearly Awards
  By Rebecca Smith ’99

  Give Another Hoya!
  Fifty years after a fateful moment that perpetually haunted him, Bob Conway ’49 put an Orange Bowl demon to rest.
  By John Gearan ’65

  Reflections on a Golden Era
  In the wake of his 55th reunion, at which 77 members of the Class of 1950 returned to Mount St. James, Ralph Diverio reflects on the era when he and his classmates came of age.
  By Ralph J. Diverio

  The Profile: Theodore V. Wells Jr. ’72
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 2, Summer 2005

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Teacher Who Changed My Life
  Last year, we invited our readers to submit essays on the topic of “The Teacher Who Changed My Life.” For months we received tributes to teachers spanning 60 years of classes and every academic discipline. Touching and inspiring, humorous and heartfelt, these submissions were testament to the depth of the Holy Cross experience and the ability of faculty to transform students. Read our seven selections and reflect, once again, on the teachers who have made a difference in your own life.
  By Todd Pearson ’98, Thomas Anderson ’72, Kathleen S. Carr ’96, Edward Finn ’43, Andrea M. Halpin Leary ’89, Stephen J. Schulz ’80 and Thomas E. Cronin ’61
  Photography by Michael Carroll

  First-Year Confidential
  Do you remember your first year on Mount St. James? Meeting your roommate? The uncertainty of that first night in your dorm room? Your first class, your first lab, your first term paper? This past August, incoming student Jennifer Robert agreed to share her impressions in an online diary that was published regularly on the College’s Web site. Over the course of the academic year, Jen chronicled her thoughts and experiences—and the unique moments, both mundane and profound, which mark life at Holy Cross.
  By Jennifer Robert ’08

  From Fitton Field to The Big Show
  The College has a long and rich baseball history, which includes 77 Crusaders who have made it to the majors.
  By Michael Reardon

  Tuscany Revisited
  “To follow the history of Italy through the centuries is to penetrate the very heart of western civilization. The artists, thinkers and statesmen of this small but complex and vital country are part of our past and have helped to make the present world what it is today.”
  By Rev. John E. Brooks, S.J., ’49, president emeritus of Holy Cross

  The Profile: Robert C. Wright ’65
  By Michael Reardon

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  • In Memoriam
  • Mystery Photo

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 39, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2005

  College of the Holy Cross

  Producing Success
  Her film Ray has won awards and acclaim. Now Karen Mulvihill Baldwin ’85 steps off the red carpet for a moment to explain how she went from psych major to hit filmmaker. Plus: Meet three other moviemaking alumni.
  By Rebecca Smith ’99

  The Story Behind Their Book
  It’s one of the hidden treasures of the College. This issue, we open “Their Book” to reveal an eclectic collection of paintings, manuscripts and photographs.
  By Maria Healy

  A Kilimanjaro Notebook
  Fred Contrada ’74 started climbing mountains while a student on the Hill. Recently, he traveled to Tanzania to scale the legendary Kilimanjaro. He learned a few things about himself in the process.
  By Fred Contrada ’74

  No Accidental Tourism in Study Abroad
  Where in the world are our Holy Cross students? From China to Australia, third-year scholars are crossing the globe and gaining a wealth of experience and knowledge.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  Hope and Healing
  Featuring 37 paintings on loan from museums and collections around the world, this new exhibit is a major under- taking for both faculty and students—and a unique collaborative project among three prominent Worcester institutions.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  “Information, opportunity and support”
  Career network offers assistance to alums
  By Maureen E. Moran ’89

  Is Clam Chowder Really a Meal?
  And other questions that arise when a college hosts the NCAA tournament.
  By Michael Reardon

  “Around the World”
  Rob Feaster ’95 has played ball in Australia and Germany. And now he’s winning over fans in Reims, France.
  By David Driver

  “Dear Fr. Mike”
  By Laurence O’Donnell ’57

  The Profile: James David Power III ’53
  By Michael Reardon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 4, Fall 2004

  College of the Holy Cross

  1969: The Missing Season
  Thirty-five years ago, they were felled by an outbreak of hepatitis A. The members of the ’69 football squad recall for the first time that unique season and ponder what might have been.
  By Michael E. Neagle ’98

  Full Circle
  The winner of a Fulbright Fellowship, Libby Vo ’04 returns to Vietnam for a project that intertwines her life, education and faith in an extraordinary way.
  By Maria Healey

  In the Footsteps of Ignatius
  This summer, six members of the Holy Cross faculty made a pilgrimage to Spain and Rome. Following in the steps of Ignatius, these pilgrims returned to Mount St. James with a new understanding of Jesuit history, identity and mission.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  Crusaders Cross the English Channel
  Alumni team braves chop and chill to conquer the ultimate swimmer’s challenge
  By Lawrence Napolitano ’97

  Turning, Turning and Teaching
  An excerpt from Professor Dustin’s “Teacher of the Year” address
  By Christopher A. Dustin

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 3, Summer 2004

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Insider
  Joe Califano ’52 spent 40 years working with the best and brightest in public service. His new book, “Inside,” tells the story of his life. Publisher’s Weekly calls the book, “the most revealing political memoir from a Washington insider since Katharine Graham’s ‘Personal History.’” Read about this remarkable journey from Mount St. James to the Beltway.
  By Maria Healey

  Edward P. Jones ’72 and “The Known World”
  Since his book, “The Known World,” won the Pulitzer Prize and National Book Critics Circle fiction prize, Edward P. Jones ’72 has become a literary sensation. But his success was the product of long years spent honing his unique vision and voice.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  “The Survey Says ...”
  Will Bush or Kerry carry the campus? Find out how students feel about this year’s candidates and issues in Professor Royce Singleton’s most recent survey.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  Religion, Ethics and Public Policy
  By Joseph A. Califano Jr. ’52

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  • Book Notes
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  • In Memoriam

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 2, Spring 2004

  College of the Holy Cross

  This New Host
  Kevin O’Connor ’90 has built a new career as the star of the original home improvement series, This Old House.
  By Maria Healey

  Lost No More
  For over 50 years, the fate of Lt. j.g. John ("Moose") W. Hanlon Jr. ’41 and the other six crew members aboard Bomber 31 had remained a mystery.
  By David Treadwell

  Sharing Will’s Wisdom: Let Yourself Be Loved
  He spent only a year on Mount St. James, but the influence of William H.P. Jenks ’54 continues to be felt by his classmates. A new collection of his letters shows why.
  By Allison Chisolm

  SGA Gets Busy
  Tackling a host of new initiatives, the Student Government Association reinvigorates itself and the campus.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

  Feeley ’63 Pursues the Artist’s Life
  By Maureen E. Moran ’89

  A City that will not Scare
  By Helen M. Whall

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 38, No. 1, Winter 2004

  College of the Holy Cross

  The Fight Club in the Field House
  The “sweet science” never gained a lasting foothold on The Hill, but the College does possess a pugilistic history.
  By Michael E. Neagle ’98

  Becoming Partners in Mission
  Holy Cross Jesuits have been traveling to Bolivia, where an innovative network of educational initiatives is changing lives.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Heroes of the Gridiron
  A new book by Wally Carew recalls the football rivalry between Holy Cross and Boston College that lasted almost a century.
  By Patrick Maloney ’02

  “Drive and determination”
  Susie Whelan ’07 puts everything on the line every time she steps on the field.
  By Patrick Maloney ’02

  What We Learned in the Days of Rage
  By Peter Kranstover ’73

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 37, No. 4, Fall 2003

  College of the Holy Cross

  Food, Fear and Control
  The agony of eating disorders
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  Mushy Zones, X-ray Vision & a Quantum Identity Crisis
  New members of the physics department are doing cutting-edge experimental research.
  By Allison Chisolm

  E-networking Technology — and Alumni Loyalty — Pave the Way for Careers
  Networking has become the survivor’s mantra in these days of drastic downsizing, massive layoffs and corporate bankruptcies. At Holy Cross, this means of exploring career paths and landing jobs has always been a key component of the educational premise.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

  Alumnus carries spirit of Holy Cross to Bangladesh
  This summer, Harry K. Thomas Jr. ’78, was named the 11th United States Ambassador to Bangladesh — not surprising news to those who know him well.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  On the Road to the Emerald Isle
  Men’s and women’s basketball teams take Ireland by storm
  By Patrick Maloney ’02 and Larry Napolitano

  “Mr. Excitement”
  Ari Confesor ’04 continues to dance into end zone
  By Patrick Maloney ’02

  Mathematics and teaching, beauty and uselessness
  By John Little

  
  

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 37, No. 3, Summer 2003

  College of the Holy Cross

  24
  Thursday, April 24, 2003: A Day at Holy Cross
  By Holy Cross Magazine

  Music Department Reaches Crescendo with New Pianos
  By Mark J. Cadigan

  Regional clubs offer something for everyone
  By Maureen Moran ’89 & Marcy Vandale ’87

  VanBuskirk
  The drive behind Crusader hockey
  By Patrick T. Maloney ’02

  Walking the Walk
  Men’s ice hockey team honors teammates and fights cancer.
  By Larry Napolitano ’97

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 37, No. 2, Spring 2003

  College of the Holy Cross

  War & Peace in the Classroom
  Is there such thing as a “just war”? Are human beings inherently violent? Is terrorism ever a legitimate means to an end? Students taking courses in the Peace and Conflict Studies program at Holy Cross grapple with these and many other tough and timely questions.
  By Vicki Ritterband

  When is War Just?
  An Interview with Lt. Gen. Bernard Trainor ’51
  By Holy Cross Magazine

  Officer, Gentleman and Scholar
  HCM talks with Capt. Terence P. Labrecque, Commanding Officer of the College’s NROTC unit and professor of naval science.
  By Holy Cross Magazine

  The ROTC Question
  Should Holy Cross retain the ROTC Program? Alumni continue to debate this highly-charged question.
  By Vicki Ritterband

  Conscientious Objections
  One student explains why he will not go to war.
  By Patrick M. Tigue ’04

  Four Essays on War and Peace
  A faculty member, a student and two alumni weigh in on their reactions to the war in Iraq.
  By Thomas S. Harrington ’82, Ibrahim Kalin, John M. Gilligan ’81, and Gretchen Ekerdt ’04

  Surviving 'Survivor'
  Jeanne Hebert ’84 ventures into the Amazon as a participant on America’s favorite reality series.
  By Maria Healy

  Voices of the Village
  Students in Stephanie Yuhl’s “Presenting the Past” class learned about the Worcester home front during World War II when they went “into the field” to record oral histories. In the process, they made some new friends.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Tom D’Ambra ’78 Runs Counter to Type
  The co-founder of Albany Molecular Research, Inc. — which helped develop an allergy wonder drug called Allegra — proves himself a scientist, an entrepreneur and a philanthropist.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  The story about O’Callahn
  Alumnus creates worlds with imagination.
  By Maureen E. Moran ’89

  ”War & Peace: A Perspective From the Field”
  John Wiater ’75 writes to HCM from his new post with the U.N. Mission in Kosovo.
  By John Wiater ’75

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 37, No. 1, Winter 2003

  College of the Holy Cross

  88.1 On Your Radio Dial!
  WCHC has been transmitting its signal for over 50 years, and while the music has changed, the passion for broadcasting remains.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Keeping Faith: A Religious Profile of Holy Cross Students
  In recent years, a debate has raged about the spiritual health of Catholic colleges. While many have observed a heightened focus on religious mission during the 1990s, others are much more pessimistic.
  By John A. Schmalzbauer and Royce A. Singleton Jr.

  Pre-Business Program Opens New Doors
  As first-year students come up Linden Lane for the first time, a future in business is probably the last thing on their minds. At least, it was the last thing on the mind of the young Arthur A. Ciocca ’59 when he first arrived on campus in the fall of 1955.
  By Allison Chisolm

  The Goizueta Foundation Awards $1 Million for Diversity Programs
  A $1-million dollar grant from The Goizueta Foundation will enable the College to further its diversity efforts with new scholarships and an innovative “bridge” program for incoming students.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  “Thank Heavens” for 7-Eleven’s Jim Keyes ’77
  The world’s largest convenience store chain is on a roll, after tapping “marketing whiz” to run its 23,000 stores.
  By Tom Nugent

  Communicating Quality
  Recently named one of the top “people to watch in international business” by Time magazine, Maggie Sullivan Wilderotter ’77 moves to Microsoft and begins the next phase in a stellar career.
  By Maria Healy

  Nurturing Dreams
  In an era of decreased expectations for urban education, The Nativity School of Worcester opens with high hopes and an Ignatian mission to help at-risk children thrive.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 4, Fall 2002

  College of the Holy Cross

  Retreat: A Rich Tradition at the Heart of the Holy Cross Experience
  Caitlin Brennan ’03, an economics major from Wellesley, Mass., can still remember her mother’s reaction when she told her she was going on retreat — a five-day, silent retreat known as the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius Loyola.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  Of Scandal and Reform: A Roundtable Discussion
  On Oct. 18, seven members of the Holy Cross community sat down for an informal discussion about the clergy sexual abuse scandal that has shaken the Church and challenged Catholics across the country over the last year.
  By Holy Cross Magazine

  Affecting Students’ Lives Forever
  Jim and Eva Barrett are fond of the passage from the Gospel of Luke, “For everyone to whom much is given, of him shall much be required.” In this spirit, the couple has established scholarships, endowments and, now, the James N. and Sara L. O’Reilly Barrett Chair in Creative Writing.
  By Mark J. Cadigan

  Novel Approaches
  In “Tyrus,” Patrick Creevy ’70 makes myth from the life of baseball’s Ty Cobb. In “The Sound of the Trees,” Robert Gatewood ’95, crafts a novel of the American West set during the 1930s. Meet two alumni authors who are delighting critics and readers alike.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  Looking Back
  Quarterback Brian Hall ’03 overcame injuries to write a new chapter in Crusader football history
  By Patrick Maloney ’02

  “What we teachers do and why we do it”
  Rev. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J., is the recipient of this year’s Distinguished Teaching Award presented by Holy Cross to a faculty member who demonstrates the College’s commitment to teaching and personalized instruction. The following is Fr. Kuzniewski’s addresses delivered at the fall convocation at which he received the award.
  By Rev. Anthony J. Kuzniewski, S.J.

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 3, Summer 2002

  College of the Holy Cross

  “I Saw People Who Were in Pain”
  Meet Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., ’62, researcher, clinician, administrator, politician, husband, father and, since 1984, the federal government’s chief point man in the fight against AIDS.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  Reading Indonesia: A Profile of Professor Susan Rodgers
  “My main work,” says Professor Susan Rodgers, former chair of the department of sociology and anthropology, “is on textuality, on issues of the politics and aesthetics of a minority literature in Sumatra, that of the Angkola Batak.”
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  The Comedian
  As a student, the rugby team tagged him, “The Guy Who Thinks He’s Funnier Than Everybody Else.” Today, Sean Conroy ’88 is winning awards for his comedy and earning raves as one of the hottest stand-up acts on the scene.
  By Maria Healey
  Photography by Robert Bennett ’98

  Sheila Dolan ’81 Connects with her Satellite Sisters
  The five Dolan sisters used to have a hard time keeping up with each other. But a satellite radio show changed all that.
  By Michelle M. Murphy

  Creating the Links
  Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus has created more than 200 golf courses worldwide. Now Chris Millard ’82 has teamed up with “The Golden Bear” to write an ultimate guide to golf course design.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Paying It Forward
  John Luth ’74 came to Holy Cross with help from his friend and mentor, John Flavan ’53. Now Luth is carrying on the philanthropic tradition.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Twenty Years of “The Classroom Revisited”
  Twenty years ago, the General Alumni Association began sponsoring a day of continuing education for alumni.
  By Marcy Vandale ’87

  “How then shall you live?”
  The following homily was presented by Fr. McKeon at the Baccalaureate Mass on May 23.
  By Gerard McKeon, S.J., ’76, Assistant Chaplain

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 2, Spring 2002

  College of the Holy Cross

  The New Jesuits
  Most of them share Latin Mass as a childhood memory, the priest with his back to the congregation. But for all of them, having been ordained in the aftermath of the Second Vatican Council, when they’ve presided over Mass themselves, it has always been facing the congregation and in the local language, as priests presiding among, rather than presiding over.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  And an Equation Runs Through It
  Designed by Catherine Roberts, an associate professor in the department of mathematics and computer science, the Grand Canyon River Trip Simulator is a computer program that will help park managers regulate rafting traffic on the Colorado River.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  A Dialogue on the Monologues
  The off-Broadway play, “The Vagina Monologues,” by playwright/activist Eve Ensler, is intended to raise public consciousness about violence against women, while also raising funds to help the victims of such crimes.
  By Elizabeth Walker

  Innovation and Experimentation
  Maura Nelson ’02 is majoring in environmental studies through the Center for Interdisciplinary and Special Studies (CISS). With the help of faculty mentors, she has designed her multidisciplinary course of study.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  An Investment in the Life of the Campus
  Seniority has its privileges. And for Holy Cross students entering their fourth year in September 2003, that privilege will include first-of-its-kind on-campus residential living.
  By Paul E. Kandarian

  Back to School: For His Sons’ Sake
  Graduating senior Ed Dilworth has a longer list of professional accomplishments than his peers in the Class of 2002.
  By Donald N.S. Unger

  Phil Byrne ’62 Wins World Title
  By Larry Napolitano

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  Holy Cross Magazine, Vol. 36, No. 1, Winter 2002

  College of the Holy Cross

  Remembering ...
  Tributes, memories, stories and photos of our seven alumni lost on Sept. 11
  By Holy Cross Magazine

  The Meaning of Sept. 11
  HCM asked faculty and alumni to share some of their thoughts and feelings regarding Sept. 11. On the six-month anniversary of the tragedy, we publish some of their responses.
  By Ward Thomas, Cassandra Cavanaugh, Laury Silvers-Alario, Rabia Nizamani ’02, Edward T. O’Donnell ’86, Joe Shortsleeve ’79, and John C. Gannon ’66

  Shooting History
  Robert Bennett ’98 was in lower Manhattan on the afternoon of Sept. 11. Shortly after the twin towers fell, he grabbed his camera and went out into the street.
  By Rob Bennett ’98

  (Almost) 1,000 things you should know about Edward O’Donnell
  Early in 2000, Ed O’Donnell ’86 resolved to land a book contract or a new job by year’s end. He missed his goal, but only by two months. On Feb. 8, 2001, both his wishes were granted. The book, “1,001 Things Everyone Should Know About Irish-American History,” is currently in bookstores. And O’Donnell is now on the teaching side of the desk back at Alma Mater.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

  Bridges to Art
  Holy Cross and the Worcester Art Museum team up to bring fine art into the digital age.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

  Remembering “Rocks” Gallagher ’48
  One evening in June 1938, Billy Gallagher played ball with friends in Maynard, Mass., and woke up the next morning blind.
  By Tom Furlong

  The Lilly Vocation Discernment Initiative
  After years of reflection, planning and hard work, Holy Cross recently announced the largest single foundation grant in the College’s history.
  By Phyllis Hanlon

  The Greatest Team of All
  Fifty years ago, The Crusaders won the College World Series
  By Larry Napolitano

  Also:

  • News From The Hill
  • Faculty & Staff
  • Book Notes
  • Alumni News
  • Athletics
  • In Memoriam